Recipe: Caribbean Flavored Tofu (marinated and grilled or roasted)

CARIBBEAN FLAVORED TOFU

3 pounds firm tofu
FOR THE MARINADE:
1 medium onion, chopped
3 scallions, chopped
2 chiles, chopped, seeded
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp 5 spice powder
1 tbsp allspice
1 tbsp coarse black pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 tbsp olive oil

Slice the tofu blocks into 1/2-inch thick slabs (slice it lengthwise for long slices). Set aside.

In a food processor, combine the onion, scallion, chiles, garlic, five spice powder, allspice, black pepper, thyme, nutmeg, and salt. Process into a coarse paste. With the machine still running, add the soy sauce and oil until combined.

Pour the marinade into a large shallow dish. Add the tofu to the marinade and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.

WHEN READY TO COOK:
Fire up your barbecue grill.*

Grill the tofu on a well-oiled grill. Cook until browned on the outside and firm to touch (10-15 minutes). Make sure not to flip too soon, or you may break the tofu.

Transfer to a serving platter and serve.

*You can also roast the tofu in a 500 degrees F oven until well browned and firm.

From: Risa G., NJ